Women Communicators of Austin  Cultivating Outstanding Communicators Since 1929
Jo Caldwell Meyer Scholarship Application 2016
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
This is the 27th year Women Communicators of Austin will award student scholarships. During our annual
Banner Brunch, April 16, 2016, we will award $3,000 scholarships to two full-time students who
demonstrate excellence in the study of communications and career commitment in mass communications or
media. The scholarships may apply toward the recipient’s tuition, books, or other direct academic needs.
Women Communicators of Austin (WCA) champions the advancement of women across all
communications disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members
at the forefront of the evolving field of communications. Our organization dates back to 1929 and since
1989, WCA has awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships to students in the field of communications.
Today, WCA is one of the largest and most diverse professional communications organizations in Austin.
Our membership includes more than three hundred women and men from across a broad spectrum of
communication specialties including journalism, public relations, marketing, graphic design and corporate
communications. Additional questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to Lisa Maxwell,
WCA Past President, at pastpresident@wcaustin.org.
Please read the instructions for submitting your application carefully.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
 Full-time student status, currently enrolled in Spring 2015 with a minimum of 12 hours
 Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00
 Completed at least 30 hours
 Demonstrated career commitment in mass communications or media
 Attending a Central Texas college or university
 Both male and female students are eligible for this scholarship
DEADLINE: Friday, March 25, 2016
PLEASE SUBMIT:
☐ Completed, signed application
☐ Completed supplemental information sections
☐ Current resume
☐ At least two (2), and no more than four (4), letters of recommendation. At least one must be submitted
by a college professor. Letters of recommendation must be emailed directly from the writer to the
Scholarship Review and Selection Committee through Lisa Maxwell at pastpresident@wcaustin.org. With
your application, submit a list of individuals whom you have asked to submit recommendations on your
behalf, along with their contact information (email and phone number).
Send completed applications to:
Lisa Maxwell, WCA Past President
pastpresident@wcaustin.org
Subject line: 2016 Jo Caldwell Meyer Scholarship Application from [your name]
All application materials must be typed. If all application materials are not submitted by the above deadline
and according to the submission instructions, the Scholarship Review and Selection Committee will
disqualify the applicant. All applicants will be notified by e-mail of the committee’s decision, so please use
a valid and current e-mail address where you may be reached after March 25, 2016.
If selected as a scholarship recipient, you will be honored at the Women Communicators of Austin’s
Annual Banner Brunch and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 16, 2016.
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If selected, would you be able to attend as our guest?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Name:
Last
First
Middle/Maiden
Address:
Street or P.O. Box #
Phone Number:
City
State
ZIP+4
DOB:
Email Address:
EDUCATION
Department in which you are/will be enrolled:
☐ Advertising
☐ Communication Sciences & Disorders
☐ Print Journalism
☐ Communications Studies
☐ Broadcast Journalism
☐ Public Relations
☐ Speech Communication
☐ Radio/TV/Film
☐ Other
Specify your major within the department:
Current college or university:
Name:
Address:
Semester hours completed:
Overall GPA:
Semester hours completed:
Overall GPA:
Other colleges or universities:
Name:
Address:
Semester hours completed:
Overall GPA:
Hours completed in major:
Major GPA:
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HONORS
List academic distinctions, honors and/or awards:
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
ACTIVITIES & INVOLVEMENT
Please list any other extracurricular activities including campus, professional and community service
organizations you are involved in. Include any offices or committee positions held.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Please list any extracurricular/organizational/community distinctions, awards and/or honors:
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
You may attach additional sheet(s). Please identify the career you have chosen and the reasons for your
choice. Be sure to include extracurricular activities as well as campus, professional and community service
organizations and activities that demonstrate your abilities and/or career potential. The committee is
looking for demonstrated career commitment in mass communications or media. This could include,
besides a declared major in a related field, internships in those fields, extensive volunteering for
organizations in those fields or paid work in those fields. In your supplemental information, address why
you are deserving of this scholarship, both academically and financially. Feel free to mention any work
experience you feel has added to your overall knowledge.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit additional material with their applications. If you have
previously applied for a Jo Caldwell Meyer Scholarship, you cannot submit the same supplemental
material as submitted with previous applications.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Please detail your job history, most current position first and the number of hours worked per week.
Include employer name, supervisor, nature of work performed, dates of employment, address, phone
number and email, if available.
Business Name:
Supervisor:
Business Address:
Phone:
Email:
Dates of Employment:
Number of hours per week:
Job duties:
Business Name:
Supervisor:
Business Address:
Phone:
Email:
Dates of Employment:
Number of hours per week:
Job duties:
Business Name:
Supervisor:
Business Address:
Phone:
Dates of Employment:
Email:
Number of hours per week:
Job duties:
(Use additional sheets if necessary)
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
(At least two (2) and no more than four (4) letters of recommendation, with at least one being from a
college professor, are required and must be received by March 25, 2016.)
☐ Letters of Recommendation from the following individuals will be emailed direct to
Lisa Maxwell, pastpresident@wcaustin.org
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Please read the following before signing:
I understand that the educational and financial information requested on this application is confidential and
will be kept confidential by Women Communicators of Austin. I attest that to the best of my knowledge,
all information on this form is complete and accurate. Further, I understand that in order to receive this
scholarship I must meet the eligibility requirements, including being enrolled as a full-time student
pursuing a career in the field of communications and registered for at least 12 semester hours during the
term the scholarship is awarded.
Signature:
Date:
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